Thaddeus did not expect to see the little girl again after meeting her at the hospital yesterday. He squatted down and explained patiently, “This is a vending machine. You have to put coins or notes inside to get the candy.” Millie’s eyes glistened. She reached toward the bunny purse in her pocket. “Mister, I have money! Mommy makes a lot of money for me!” The girl’s adorable voice instantly cheered him up, putting a smile on his face. Her facial features resembled Mona, especially when she smiled. Millie reached into her purse and grabbed two one-dollar coins. “Mister, how many candies do you think I can get with this?” Thaddeus looked at the vending machine. “You can get two lollipops with two dollars.” “Great. I’ll get one for Bobby and one for myself.” Then, Millie turned around and tried to put the coin into the slot. However, she was too short to reach it, even when she tiptoed and stretched her arm. She got so anxious that her eyes started to water. Thadd
Mona’s heart clenched. She was afraid that the man would go in to speak with Peter, and the secret about her twins would be exposed. Fortunately, Thaddeus did not go in. He simply looked at her indifferently and said, “Found yourself a man already? You’re quite the favorable choice, I see.” Mona secretly sighed a breath of relief when she learned that Thaddeus did not suspect anything else other than a date. She immediately switched the topic and asked, “Mr. Fontaine, your girlfriend would be unhappy you left her in the car all alone for so long.” Thaddeus turned to the car and casually glanced over at Marianne in the passenger seat. The woman was watching with gritted teeth, as if she was going to hunt Mona down and eat her alive. The man retracted his gaze and said to Mona, “I’m going on a business trip for two weeks. Call me if anything.” “I understand. I’ll try my best not to bother you or cause any trouble.” Mona then fled the scene as quickly as possible. Thadde
“Hey, lady! It’s an offense to hurt someone like that! Calm down, and talk it out, or I will call the police! I even took a video of you bullying the poor girl. If this got out, not only will it affect you but your husband as well!” The woman turned to Mona. Mona’s young and beautiful looks further fueled the woman’s jealousy and anger. “Who are you to speak to me like that? You took a video?! Then I’ll beat you as well!” The woman threw herself over to Mona like a predator jumping on prey. She slapped Mona on the face. Fortunately, Mona was quick enough to dodge the full slap. Nothing too serious that would damage her face, but the woman’s nails left a few scratches at the edge of her lips. Someone called the police after the woman tried to slap Mona. The woman did not want the authorities to get involved, so she led her men away swiftly. Her leave marked the end of the farce. That night, Mona dragged her exhausted body home, and her twins sharply noticed the scratch
The familiar words silenced Mona. She choked on her words for a moment before swallowing them. In the end, she hung up the phone without saying a word. It was getting late, and she had to send the kids to kindergarten tomorrow morning. So she put the phone aside and decided to leave the problem for tomorrow. She fell asleep swiftly, having no idea what the man on another continent did for her. The next day, Mona woke up and prepared breakfast for her kids as usual before sending them to kindergarten. After leaving the twins with their teacher, she wandered the street aimlessly. She hesitated whether or not she should call Thaddeus when her phone rang. It was the modeling agency that treated her like the plague last night. “Mona, my dear. Please come over to the office right now. We just booked an advertisement job for you, and you’re required to sign a contract with the advertisers.” Mona could not believe her ears and was stunned for a moment. She remained in disbe
Mona was petrified. The man scared her. He must be some psychopath or mentally ill. “Sir, I’m not Susan Mayers. I’m married, and I have a husband!” Mona pulled her phone out of her purse. “Look!” She showed the man her contact history and the contact that she labeled ‘Honey’ was Thaddeus’s number. The man squinted. His eyes glistened in a dangerous glare. Afraid that the man did not believe her, she called Thaddeus and turned on speaker mode. “Honey?” “What’s the matter?” “Honey, I’m at Blue Orchid Club, please come and pick me up at room 1208.” Before Thaddeus could reply, she quickly hung up the phone. There was no time for her to explain, she had to escape this psychotic man first. Mona waved her phone at the man’s face as if she was taunting him with the call she had with Thaddeus. “Sir, my husband is coming to pick me up! I should be leaving!” The man released her. Disbelief and defeat flashed over his face. He could not accept the fact before his eyes.
The man named Raymond chuckled mischievously. “Who do you think it is?” “Cut the nonsense. Who is it?” “Your good nephew, Victor Cornwell.” Screech! The car screeched to a stop all of a sudden. The screech shocked Raymond. He immediately asked, “Hey, Thaddeus! Thaddeus? Are you alright? Don’t do anything stupid!” “I have to go.” Irritated, Thaddeus pulled the Bluetooth earpiece off his ear and tossed it to the side. He stepped on the acceleration pedal and made a sharp U-turn back to his family house. It was dinner time at Fontaine Residence, and the family was welcoming a guest with open arms. “Victor, now that you’re back from the UK, you’re going to stay for good, right?” Master Fontaine looked at his handsome and young grandson with the kindest look and warmest smile. Victor nodded respectfully. “Yes, grandfather. I’m settling down, and I believe our great city will be a good place to expand my career.” “Great, great. It's always good to return to your roo
The receptionist did a few taps on the computer and pulled up her member card details. “Ms. Ortega, there are currently eight hundred forty thousand credits in your member card.” Mona gulped nervously when she heard the amount. If she had known that there were that many credits inside, she would have sold the membership to someone else. What a waste! Other than Mona, Mariane and her friends were also shocked when they heard the amount. Their jaws dropped. They wondered where Mona got the money to join such an expensive membership. After all, spending in such a lavish beauty salon was nothing short of extravagant. Even they had to share a course among themselves to split the burden. They were only there to take some pictures and post them online to gain attention. Mona tried her best to hide her amusement. She smiled politely at the receptionist and said, “I'll give you my number for verification and use the member card this time. I’d like a quiet room, please.” “Very we
The man’s scorching breath assaulted her face, and his hand continued to unbutton her shirt. Right before his ember of desire burst into flames, Mona grabbed his wrist and whispered, “Stop it. Someone might come in.” The man was like a predator who had its prey in its mouth, unwilling to let go. So he carried her up like a child and moved to the mini lounge beside his office. Mona quivered softly in his arms, unable to resist the man’s strength. The lounge’s door slammed shut. Just when he took off his shirt, knocks came from the door. Thaddeus frowned grimly, but he had no intention of stopping. The knocks grew hurried, followed by a woman’s voice saying, “Mr. Fontaine, are you in there? I have something I’d like to talk to you about.” When Mona heard the voice, she knew exactly who it was. She pushed the man’s shoulder and said, “Ms. Colister is here. If she finds out that we’re having sex in here, she’ll be pissed.” Thaddeus impatiently said, “Tsk. I’ll go have a